Congress wins Indian election

In New Delhi, supporters dance and set off fireworks outside the headquarters of the Congress Party, which is just short of a majority and must now woo more allies to form a coalition government. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to stay on for a year or so, before handing the reins to heir apparent Rahul Gandhi, son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

In New Delhi, supporters dance and set off fireworks outside the headquarters of the Congress Party, which is just short of a majority and must now woo more allies to form a coalition government. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to stay on for a year or so, before handing the reins to heir apparent Rahul Gandhi, son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. (Keith Bedford / Getty Images)

In New Delhi, supporters dance and set off fireworks outside the headquarters of the Congress Party, which is just short of a majority and must now woo more allies to form a coalition government. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to stay on for a year or so, before handing the reins to heir apparent Rahul Gandhi, son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.Keith Bedford / Getty Images